Cow-tail holder.



F. C. GIESEKER.

COW TAIL HOLDER.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. I8, 191e.

Patented May 29, 19N.

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COW-TAIL HOLDER.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 29, i947.

Appli-cation ledlVIarch 18, 1916. Serial No. 85,087.

To all whom t may concern Be it known that I, FREDERICK C. GIE- snnnn, a citizen of the United States of America, residing at Elmwood, in the county of Pierce and State of .Visconsin,

" same `from swinging when it is desired to prevent this action.

Another object of this invention is Ythe production of a cow-tail holder which comprises a pair of gripping jaws formed from a blank, which are so constructed as to efficiently grip the hind leg of a cow and at the same time engage the cows tail so as to prevent the cow from swinging her tail.

Another object of this invention is the production of a cow-tail holder" wherein a resilient clamp is provided which 1s constructed so as to be swung to one side as the cows tail is being passed in front of the same, at which time the clamp may be released so as to automatically grip the tail and prevent its accidental removal when the latter is engaging the cows hind leg.

With these and other objects in viewthis invention consists of certain novel combinations, constructions, and arrangements of parts as will be hereinafter fully described and claimed.

In the accompanying drawing:

Figure l is a side elevation of the cowtail holder illustrating the manner in which the same is used.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged detail inverted perspective view of the device.

Fig. 3 is a vertical sectional view through the clamp and sleeve portion of the holder.

Fig. 4 is a detail perspective view of the clamp.

Referring to the accompanying drawing by numerals it will be seen that the enlarged portion of the cow-tail holder is formed from a blank which is bent intermediate its ends to provide the sleeve l from which the jaws 2 extend. These jaws 2 are bowed throughout their entire length so as to conform somewhat in contour to the shape of a portion of a cowshind leg. The sleeve l is provided adjacent its upper portion and alongone side edge thereof with a plurality of inwardly bent teeth 3 for purposes to be hereinafter set forth.

The clamp comprises an elongated straight body 4 having an opening 5 formed in one side thereof. This clamp 4 is adapted to be positioned upon one side of the sleeve, as shown clearly in Figs. l and 3, so as to allow the headed rivet 6 to extend `through the opening 5 and be carried by the sleeve l for Xedly retaining the clamp 4 in engagement with the side portion of the sleeve. This clamp is provided at its lower end with an inwardly bent lip 7 having teeth 8 formed upon its edge portion, so that when the clamp 4 is in its normal position the lip 7 will extend over the lower portions of the sleeve l, thereby allowing the teeth 8 thereof t to be carried adjacent the teeth 3. In order to spring this clamp 4 there is provided a button 9 having a rivet portion l0 formed thereon for fiXedly retaining the same in engagement with the clamp 4.

Zhen this cow-tail holder is in use the jaws may be .sprung apart owing to the fact that the holder is formed preferably of resilient metal. llhen the jaws have been sprung apart wide enough to permit the same to pass partly around the hind leg of a cow it may be positioned upon the leg, as very clearly disclosed in Fig. 1. Prior to this action, however, the tail is positioned between the jaws so as to be passed back toy Y ward the sleeve l. The button 9 may then be gripped and pulled away from the sleeve thereby causing the lip 7 to be moved so as to provide considerable space between the teeth 3 and 8. At this time the jaws may be passed partially around the cows tail, as hereinbefore set forth, and may then be released. The resiliency of the jaws 2 will cause the same to spring to substantially their normal positions so as to bind upon a cows leg and thus detachably or removably retain the holder upon the leg as shown. Of course, after the tail has been passed into the sleeve l it may be released by the gripping and releasing of the button 9. The re- "f siliency of the clamp 4, owing to the fact that it is carried permanently by the headed rivet 6 will cause the clamp to spring toward its normal position, thereby causing the teeth of the lip 7 to bind upon the cows .l

tail upon one side while the teeth 3 formed upon the sleeve l will bind upon the cows tail at the opposite side, and in this manner the cows tail will be efficiently and positively retained Within the sleeve 1. In this manner it will be seen that the cows tail -Will be securely held so as to prevent the cow from swinging her tail under any circumstances when the holder is secured to her leg.

From the foregoing description it will be seen that a very simple and efficient cowtail holder has been provided which will positively hold a cows tail by means of the teeth formed upon the sleeve and also upon the resilient spring clamp while the jaws formed npon the sleeve will positively bind upon the cows leg, so as to prevent the aeeidental displacement of the holder when the same is in use.

What is claimed is:

A cow tail holder of the class described, comprising a sleeve having spaced side portions, gripping jaws extending from said side portions, inwardly extending teeth formed upon a portion of said sleeve, a spring clamp carried by said sleeve said spring clamp comprising a straight body portion, means passing through one end ot' said clamp for xedly retaining the same in engagement with said sleeve, a lip extending at right angles to said clamp, said lip having teeth upon its forward edge, means earried by said clamp for facilitating the pulling or moving of one end of said clamp from said sleeve, whereby a cows tail may be passed into said sleeve, at which time the clamp may be released so as to spring to its normal position for allowing the teeth o'l said lip to engage the tail and hold the same in engagement with the teeth of said sleeve.

In testimony whereof l hereunto ax my Signature.

FREDERICK C. GIESEKER.

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